Cold Harbour

The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 22.2% of residents aged 65 and over. It has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 9.3% compared to 3.3% across Western Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas births (11.1%) are far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.

A majority of residents (54.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

While 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

The typical household income is about $1,699 a week, which is around the same as the national figure. However, typical family incomes are well below the state average.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.1% of the population. Conversely, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national average.

There is a very high level of local support, with 27.2% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common than in most areas.

The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21. Personal and household incomes for First Nations residents are also well above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.8 people per home. This is a little above the national figure, and 57.3% of households are couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Nearly half (48.5%) are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to commute. About 11.1% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

About 34.3% of residents have moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Cold Harbour is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.